Rye, Colorado facts for kids
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Rye, Colorado
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Main Street in Rye, looking east.
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Location of Rye in Pueblo County, Colorado.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Pueblo County |
| Incorporated | November 22, 1937 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,828 ft (2,081 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 206 |
| • Density | 2,290/sq mi (858/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81069
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-66895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412588 |
Rye is a small town located in Pueblo County, Colorado, in the United States. It's known as a "Statutory Town," which is a type of town recognized by Colorado law. In 2020, about 206 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Rye's History
Rye has had a post office since 1881, which means people have been sending mail from here for a very long time!
There are two ideas about how Rye got its name. Some people think it was named after the wild rye grass that grows in the area. Others believe it was named after rye whiskey.
Where is Rye Located?
Rye is found in a beautiful area called the Greenhorn Valley.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 0.1 square miles (0.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Rye's Climate: Weather Patterns
Rye has a special kind of weather called a subtropical highland climate. This type of climate is usually found near oceans. However, Rye has it because it's high up in the mountains. The altitude makes summer temperatures cooler.
Rye gets more rain than very dry places. Also, the average winter temperatures stay above freezing (0°C or 32°F). This unique climate happens because the mountains help create more rain. The high altitude also keeps summers mild.
Even with its special climate, Rye shares many weather features with other parts of Colorado. It's not super wet at any time of year. However, there's more rain in March and April. March also gets the most snow. The snowiest times are November and from January through April.
The North American Monsoon brings a second wet period in June and July. This climate means summers have warm days and cool nights. Winters are chilly and snowy. Winter weather can change a lot. Temperatures in December, January, and February have ranged from very cold (-36°F) to quite warm (76°F).
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Rye was 101°F (38°C) on June 21, 1981. The coldest temperature ever was -36°F (-38°C) on January 12, 1963.
| Climate data for RYE 1SW, CO (1991-2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.6 (6.4) |
44.5 (6.9) |
52.3 (11.3) |
57.8 (14.3) |
67.0 (19.4) |
78.6 (25.9) |
81.8 (27.7) |
79.0 (26.1) |
73.4 (23.0) |
62.1 (16.7) |
51.2 (10.7) |
43.1 (6.2) |
61.2 (16.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 33.3 (0.7) |
34.3 (1.3) |
41.0 (5.0) |
46.5 (8.1) |
55.4 (13.0) |
65.9 (18.8) |
69.8 (21.0) |
67.6 (19.8) |
61.9 (16.6) |
50.5 (10.3) |
40.7 (4.8) |
32.9 (0.5) |
50.0 (10.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.1 (−4.9) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
35.3 (1.8) |
43.9 (6.6) |
53.3 (11.8) |
57.8 (14.3) |
56.3 (13.5) |
50.5 (10.3) |
38.9 (3.8) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
22.7 (−5.2) |
38.8 (3.8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.25 (32) |
1.20 (30) |
2.37 (60) |
3.26 (83) |
2.39 (61) |
1.81 (46) |
3.79 (96) |
3.08 (78) |
1.73 (44) |
1.73 (44) |
1.55 (39) |
1.21 (31) |
25.37 (644) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 18.1 (46) |
20.3 (52) |
23.9 (61) |
21.1 (54) |
2.6 (6.6) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
9.1 (23) |
13.4 (34) |
21.1 (54) |
130.2 (331) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.4 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 9.7 | 10.5 | 8.8 | 13.8 | 13.7 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 106.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 6.1 | 7.3 | 6.9 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 41.5 |
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People of Rye: Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 163 | — | |
| 1950 | 166 | 1.8% | |
| 1960 | 179 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 207 | 15.6% | |
| 1980 | 232 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 168 | −27.6% | |
| 2000 | 202 | 20.2% | |
| 2010 | 153 | −24.3% | |
| 2020 | 206 | 34.6% | |
Rye is part of the larger Pueblo, Colorado area. This means it's connected to the bigger city of Pueblo for things like jobs and services.
In 2000, there were 202 people living in Rye. These people lived in 87 households, and 52 of these were families. The town had about 2,016 people per square mile.
Most people in Rye (91.09%) were White. A small number were African American (0.50%) or Native American (0.50%). Some people (1.49%) were from other races, and 6.44% were from two or more races. About 3.47% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 87 households, 27.6% had children under 18 living with them. About 43.7% were married couples. Around 34.5% of all households were individuals living alone. About 14.9% of households had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age in Rye was 42 years old. About 23.8% of the population was under 18. About 19.3% were 65 years or older.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Rye was $33,750. For families, the average income was $43,750. About 11.8% of the people in Rye lived below the poverty line. This included 13.3% of those under 18 and 11.8% of those 65 or older.
Learning in Rye: Education
Pueblo County School District 70 is in charge of the public schools in the area. These schools include Rye Elementary School and Rye High School. Both schools are located very close to the town of Rye.
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See also
In Spanish: Rye (Colorado) para niños
